A WEDDING CEREMONY I ATTENDED
A few days ago, I had the opportunity to enjoy the feasts
and festivities that were provided on the occasion of the marriage ceremony of
the daughter of Mr. A. Rahim, one of our rich and respectable neighbours. A big
pandal with shamiana above was erected. A big and tastefully designed gate was
made at the entrance of the pandal. In the evening the big house of Mr. Rahim,
the pandal and the gate were illuminated with multi coloured electric bulbs in
a manner that made a splendid show. Mr. Rahim invited his friends and relatives
to attend the wedding of his daughter. The invited guests began to come in the
evening in motor cars, scooters or rickshaws. The bridgroom’ s party started
from Maghbazar at 7 p.m. The party
proceeded in a motor cavalcade and reached the bride’s house at 7-45 pm. Then
the bridal guests were given seats with great decorum. The bridegroom had his
special seat prepared and decorated for him. About one thousand guests attended
the ceremony. A little while later sweet sherbet was served to the guests.
After a short time the guests were treated to a sumptuous dinner. Then betel
leaf and cigarettes were distributed and the guests went for relaxation. They
left their respective seats and entered upon friendly chats and gossips in
small groups. I felt delighted that the occasion gave me a an opportunity to
meet many at one place and to enjoy a pleasant evening.
